All Fresh produce articles – Page 209

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    Pumpkin proves a Cinderella in Somerfield and best buy at As

    2001-10-27T00:00:00Z

    Hallowe'en was the focus for our special purchase of a pumpkin. The majority were labelled as small but sizes varied from store to store. Small pumpkins at Asda were enormous and they were the best buy at 98p, while those at Safeway, Diss, were a...

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    Can the apples feed the cows?

    2001-10-27T00:00:00Z

    Sir; I note the predictions of heavy crops of apples this year, notably Cox. In previous years where high crops caused gluts on the market some dumping occurred. Can greater use be made of apples for animals' consumption? Would apples impart a...

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    TOMATOES

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Local varieties seek a niche market Spain looks to speciality types While Spanish salad tomato varieties are expected to remain the lynchpin of a winter based industry exporting to European markets, there is a noticeable move towards developing...

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    tomatoes

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Hollow note Four Dutch glasshouse growers in the Eminent Group are testing a hollow' variety which could have the potential to be sold as a stuffing tomato. It is on sale in Holland and there are hopes that it could become an export as...

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    TOMATOES

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    M&S concerns over flavour Consumers are still disappointed with the quality of standard salad tomatoes, says Phillip Kemp, technical executive for the produce division of M&S. Speaking to a conference in Warwick last week, Kemp applauded the...

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    tomatoes

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Scots' new approach Four growers in the Clyde Valley ­ Scotland's Tomatoes Ltd ­ whose 10.5 acres of glass represent almost the entire industry are trialling Dutch hybrid vine tomatoes for the first time. The move comes as a result of a joint...

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    tomatoes

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Excellent growing conditions; Food from Spain to announce marketing campaign Canary volumes hold up as white fly kept in check Canary tomato growers are encouraged by not only excellent growing conditions as the season gets under way, but by ...

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    tomatoes

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Excellent growing conditions; Food from Spain to announce marketing campaign Canary volumes hold up as white fly kept in check Canary tomato growers are encouraged by not only excellent growing conditions as the season gets under way, but by ...

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    TOMATOES

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Increasing interest in widening the varietal range' Canary Islands think specifics Canary Island tomato growers believe the time is not far off when specific varieties will be grown on an exclusive basis for European multiples, according to...

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    Princes was showing off a new range of Napolina pasta sauces

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Israel's Sabra Salads plans to launch more houmous lines in the UK. On test in 60 Sainsburys is Houmous Extra, which contains pine nuts and olive oil, and comes in 250g tubs. Galtee Meats was showing its Ted's Kitchen brand of individually cut,...

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    Winter bites at Nestlé Rowntree

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé Rowntree has created a big freeze for winter with frosty variants of Fruit Pastilles, Smarties and Milkybar Buttons for kids. Available for a "limited period only", the new variants are launched on Monday (October 22) in frosty packaging...

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    Tropicana aims to squeeze more out of impulse with biggest T

    2001-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Fruit juice giant Tropicana is pushing for a bigger share of the soft drinks market after launching its biggest ever TV advertising campaign and a trendy on-pack promotion. A £4.5m round of ads hit screens this week featuring the catchline 100%...

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    dried fruit

    2001-10-13T00:00:00Z

    Diverse price path ahead for major vines into 2002 The dried fruit trade is expecting activity to slow down after the festive season, with traders forecasting a possible diverse price path for the major vines into 2002. Turkish fig prices which...

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    dried fruit

    2001-10-13T00:00:00Z

    A prune by any other name would sell...? The California Prune Board says it is considering whether the name prune' should be changed to dried plum'. As the board gears up for its 2002/3 marketing push, it is consulting on whether a change to rid...

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    dried fruit

    2001-10-13T00:00:00Z

    Frost damage prompts price surge in dried apricots Frost has drastically reduced Turkish apricot harvest estimates and prompted a dramatic price surge to about $2,400 a tonne fob for whole pitted No.4s from their previous $1,600. "The harvest...

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    TRENDS & DEVELOpMENTS

    2001-10-13T00:00:00Z

    l To capture a slice of the growing adult snacking market Waissel's has introduced Mediterranean flavour potato crisps from Vicente Vidal, a leading Spanish producer. Anchovy and Smoked Ham, both with added olive oil, come in 125g packs and join the...

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    Nowhere, it seems, is now safe from a plethora of new food p

    2001-10-06T00:00:00Z

    In Japan, Coca-Cola has launched Water Salad in order to meet the increasing demand for low-calorie vitamin-added soft drinks. Enriched with vitamins B6, B12 and C, calcium and fibre, the drink is aimed at on-the-go young professionals and is said...

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    Mars bursts into yogurt

    2001-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Mars' sugar confectionery superstar brand Starburst joins the yogurt category this week by again teaming up with Eden Vale. New Starburst Splits ­ fruit yogurt with a separate serving of tangy fruit purée ­ aim to build on the success of Starburst...

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    Bullseye for Fruit Shoot

    2001-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Britvic has signed a six-month sponsorship deal with satellite kids' channel Cartoon Network to give its Robinsons Fruit Shoot greater exposure to its target market. Starting in October, the deal will involve TV spots and break bumpers (short ads...

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    Kellogg's Crunchy Nut gets Reddy for adult breakfast

    2001-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Kellogg's has come over all grown up with the £2m launch of a new cereal aimed at adults. Based on Kellogg's top-selling adult brand Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes, Crunchy Nut Red also includes cranberry fruit pieces, almonds and yogurt flavour flakes....